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German Football Legend Gerd Müller Dies Aged 75

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former German football player and one of the greatest goalscorers in the history of the sport, Gerd Müller, has died at the age of 75, his... 15.08.2021, Sputnik International

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"Today the world of FC Bayern stands still. The German record champions and his entire fan base mourn Gerd Müller, who died early on Sunday morning at the age of 75".Nicknamed "the nation's bomber", the world and European champion held the all-time goalscoring record in the World Cup for 32 years, with 14 goals. In total, he scored 68 times for the national side in just 62 matches. WithMüller, the German team managed to win the 1972 UEFA European Football Championship and the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

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German Football Legend Gerd Müller Dies Aged 75

12:15 GMT 15.08.2021 (Updated: 12:25 GMT 15.08.2021)

© AFP 2023 / DIPTENDU DUTTAFormer German football player Gerd Muller (L) shakes hands with spectators before the start of a friendly between FC Bayern Munich-II and Siliguri Mayor's 11 at Kanchenjungha Stadium in Siliguri on January 21 , 2009. FC Bayern Munich-II won the match 7-0. AFP PHOTO/Diptendu DUTTA (Photo by Diptendu DUTTA / AFP)

Former German football player Gerd Muller (L) shakes hands with spectators before the start of a friendly between FC Bayern Munich-II and Siliguri Mayor's 11 at Kanchenjungha Stadium in Siliguri on January 21 , 2009. FC Bayern Munich-II won the match 7-0. AFP PHOTO/Diptendu DUTTA (Photo by Diptendu DUTTA / AFP) - Sputnik International, 1920, 15.08.2021

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former German football player and one of the greatest goalscorers in the history of the sport, Gerd Müller, has died at the age of 75, his former club Bayern Munich said on Sunday.

"Today the world of FC Bayern stands still. The German record champions and his entire fan base mourn Gerd Müller, who died early on Sunday morning at the age of 75".

Nicknamed "the nation's bomber", the world and European champion held the all-time goalscoring record in the World Cup for 32 years, with 14 goals. In total, he scored 68 times for the national side in just 62 matches. WithMüller, the German team managed to win the 1972 UEFA European Football Championship and the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

FC Bayern are mourning the passing of Gerd Müller.

The FC Bayern world is standing still today. The club and all its fans are mourning the death of Gerd Müller, who passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 75.
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 15, 2021